What did we know about 2010 in 1970? What do we know about 2050 GDP in 2010?

This is what Goldman Sachs thinks…

We know/assume/hope the future will be MORE. But how much more and what does it mean? Numbers go up, but how real is the growth? In the end, they are just numbers and there’s always the chance they will add up to LESS. The wheel of fortune spins after all.

Here’s a little background on these players historically…

Imagine what this chart will look like in 4016, when we will be firmly lumped with the rest of ancient history.

In response to continued economic hardship, Ape Con Myth recommends that the entire population of the United States take a vacation as soon as possible. Please refer to the map below to find your destination. Each state has been assigned a foreign country with a comparable GDP.

To complete the exercise, write a short essay on what your home state could learn from its economic counterpart, and vice versa. Airlines are asked to provide pen and paper to all returning travelers for this purpose and to forward the collected works to Ape Con Myth for processing. Wikipedia is an acceptable substitute for those who can’t afford the trip. Your essays are welcome in the comments.